Kitepharma

Associate Director, Medical Affairs

United States - Field · Director

Sponsorship not specified$178k-$230kDetected 9 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCRMForecastingProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementPublic HealthLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityInternal AuditVariance Analysis

About the role

We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer.
We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm.
Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to leadership, driving cross-functional alignment and representing field operations in enterprise-wide strategic planning and decision-making. Develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems
Support executive director in planning and budget management for field operations, including forecasting, variance analysis, and optimization of spend for maximum impact.
Drive the development and execution of multi-year field plans, ensuring business processes are future-ready and scalable for new product launches and therapeutic expansion.
Collaborate and partner with cross functional internal and external stakeholders, ensuring contracts and vendor relationships support strategic objectives and deliver value.
Oversee and optimize administrative processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance in contract execution and resource allocation.
Lead strategic problem-solving and escalation processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
Maintain process integrity & internal controls; ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations., ensuring field operations exceed regulatory standards and are audit-ready for launches and ongoing activities.
Oversee and optimize budgets for technology and vendor partnerships, ensuring investments support strategic objectives and innovation.
Lead high-value vendor negotiations, ensuring contracts deliver strategic value and support launch and operational priorities.
With minimal direction provide support to complex, multi-stakeholder projects and programmes, providing strategic oversight, risk management, and executive-level reporting on progress, impact, and outcomes.

Requirements

Education:
5+ years in Medical Affairs, field operations, or pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant experience in product launch environments preferred.
Experience with cross-functional launch teams (Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, IT).
Skills & Competencies:
Proven ability to drive process improvement and change management.
People Leader Accountabilities:

Nice to have

Advanced degree required (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, or related field).
Additional certification in project management or data analytics is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and operational execution for new product launches.

Skills

Advanced strategic thinking and analytical skills, including data-driven decision-making.
Expertise in CRM, analytics platforms, and digital engagement tools.
Understanding of compliance, regulatory, and launch-specific requirements.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is:

Benefits

include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
The Associate Director of Operations supporting US Medical Affairs will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of operational activities within the US Medical Affairs department.
This individual will oversee the planning, coordination, and management of processes, systems, and resources that support medical strategies, initiatives, and compliance.
In addition, this role will lead and oversee operational activities supporting field-based teams such as Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Clinical Value MSLs.
This role ensures that field medical teams are equipped with the resources, tools, and strategies to achieve their goals, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards.
This role is within the Kite Global Medical Affairs Excellence, Strategy, Training and Operations team (MAESTRO) and works closely with the Director, US Medical Operations and Head of US Medical Affairs.
This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Develop and implement operational frameworks that drive transformation and innovation across field medical teams and US Medical Affairs, with direct accountability for launch readiness and long-term capability-building.
Draft FMLT agendas, setting agendas that drive innovation, accountability, and measurable outcomes for field medical operations.
Ensure field teams have access to up-to-date tools, platforms, and data to engage healthcare professionals effectively.
Monitor and report on the progress of Medical Affairs projects and programs.

Company info

Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal.
But we're not finished yet.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader.
People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite.
As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations.
Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

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